The Bhiwandi Building Collapse claimed more lives on Friday after rescue teams recovered another body from the debris. The death toll has now risen to nine in Maharashtra’s Thane district.
The four-storey residential building partially collapsed late on Thursday night. The incident triggered a massive rescue operation involving the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and local emergency teams.
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Rescue teams continue search operations after a four-storey building partially collapsed in Bhiwandi
Rescue personnel have been clearing the debris and searching for survivors since the collapse. Officials said the operation will continue until every trapped person is located.
Authorities have shifted the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. Local officials are closely monitoring the situation and providing assistance to affected families.
The Bhiwandi Building Collapse has once again raised concerns about the safety of ageing buildings and the need for regular structural inspections in densely populated areas.
Officials are investigating the cause of the collapse. A detailed inquiry will determine whether structural weakness, poor maintenance, or other factors led to the incident
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